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The Queen's 90th birthday

21-04-2016, 06:56 AM

The Queen at 90: Why it's more than just a celebration of Elizabeth's birthday
Events over next 2 months intended to send signals that monarch is still firmly in command
By Janet Davison, CBC News Posted: Apr 20, 2016 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 20, 2016 2:23 PM ET

This week's proceedings are part of extended celebrations — culminating with official events in June — that are intended to pay tribute to her 64-year reign, all the while showing that she remains firmly in command of the House of Windsor.

"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong"

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The assets and income of the Royal Family are suitably byzantine but the short version is they are receive significant funds from the Treasury which manages the Crown Estate, ~£8b in land holdings owned by the Crown (that is to say, the State). The family and it's holdings are, for the most part, tax exempt although currently they voluntarily pay undisclosed amounts.

In short, they accrue income from real estate managed by the government and, practically speaking, owned by the State.

"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong"

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The assets and income of the Royal Family are suitably byzantine but the short version is they are receive significant funds from the Treasury which manages the Crown Estate, ~£8b in land holdings owned by the Crown (that is to say, the State). The family and it's holdings are, for the most part, tax exempt although currently they voluntarily pay undisclosed amounts.

In short, they accrue income from real estate managed by the government and, practically speaking, owned by the State.

Not trying to defend the monarchy but their value to the British economy is immeasurable. Bigger than Disney. You could argue it is a worthwhile investment.

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Well they don't pay when they visit their Dominions such as our Blessed One.

This 2009 article states that it cost each Canadian $1.53 per year for the stability of the Crown. If we factor in inflation at todays rate it's still a bargain. We continue to house the likes of Paul Bernardo, Luka Magnotta and other low life at her Majesties pleasure. They should be thankful for that as it were not for her pleasure they would be lynched on the streets.